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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,296.95 and 801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,296.95 and 801.14 is: 1,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,296.95 = 801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,296.95 = 801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,296.95 × 801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 1,039,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,028.03/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.71

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